re: why I’m running

I just launched my reelection campaign but I want to tell you why with a story about my family.

Hi Jason, it's Tammy Baldwin. I just launched my reelection campaign to continue representing Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate. I want to take a moment to tell you a bit about why I'm running, and then ask you to join our movement by splitting a $10 donation between my campaign and the DNC. When I was a child, I got pretty sick and eventually got diagnosed with a serious illness. After three months in the hospital, my grandparents -- who raised me -- began looking for an insurance policy that would cover future care. As hard as they tried, they couldn't find a single policy that would cover me. Every insurer looked at my health record and denied me health insurance because of my "pre-existing condition." Because I was sick, my grandparents were forced to pay out-of-pocket for my treatment. I saw how much my Nana and grandfather struggled to provide the necessary care I needed. And I made a vow that I would make sure no one else would ever have to go through that. Now, because of years of work by Democrats, people like me cannot be discriminated against because of a pre-existing condition. And caregivers like my grandparents don't have to stay up late worrying about what will happen to their savings if their loved one gets sick. But Jason, this progress is not guaranteed. Republicans continue to attack access to health care and threaten protections for people with pre-existing conditions across the country. And I can tell you that if Mitch McConnell and his Republican allies take hold of this Senate seat and the majority in 2024, countless Americans could find themselves in a place where insurance companies, once again, write all the rules. I need the support of this grassroots team to defend this seat and keep lowering costs for families. Will you split a $10 donation between my reelection campaign and the DNC to make sure I can stay in the Senate and to elect more Democrats up and down the ballot nationwide who will fight for critical health care protections for all Americans? DONATE: $10 DONATE: $25 DONATE: $50 DONATE: $100 DONATE: $250 Donate another amount I appreciate you taking the time to read my story, Jason. There are so many other stories like mine, and I refuse to let Republicans take us backwards. I really appreciate your help early in my campaign and I look forward to talking with you soon, Tammy Tammy Baldwin U.S. Senator, Wisconsin Paid for by the Democratic National Committee and authorized by Tammy Baldwin for Senate The DNC's Congressional Split Series helps fundraise for and raise awareness around down-ballot Democrats in some of the most important races across the country. When you make a split donation to the DNC, your donation will not only benefit folks on the ballot this cycle -- it will also help create the lasting Democratic infrastructure Democrats need to win up and down the ballot in years to come. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can submit this form to stop receiving the series. Manage how often you receive DNC emails, by filling out this form. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to unsubscribe. If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, territories, and D.C., make a contribution today. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee www.Democrats.org